Leah Annette Hooper

  Noted events in her life were:

• source. Doug Hooper who notes: After completing a Bachelor of Music at the Elder Conservatorium University of Adelaide, Leah embarked on a career that has, over the past 15 years, included frequent performances with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony and Philharmonic orchestras, Sydney International Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria and, as leader of the cello section, the Queensland Pops Orchestra.

The main body of Leah's work over the past five years has been in the commercial and contemporary music areas. She has worked with various Australian composers, including David Chisholm, Jonathon Mills, Kevin Purcell and Cezary Skubiszewski, and has been involved in the presentation of contemporary works such as John Adam's The Book of Alleged Dances with the Australian Ballet.

The last few years have also seen Leah work with popular artists such as Barbara Streisand, Anthony Warlow and The Cat Empire, together with seasons as solo cellist for The Lion King, Wicked, Miss Saigon, Phantom of The Opera and section leader for Hugh Jackman's The Boy from Oz.

Leah also currently tutors the cello at Scotch College and Presbyterian Ladies' College in Melbourne.

Leah married Robert John in May 1998 in Venice Italy. (Robert John was born circa 1965.)